Who will play the role of the Dark Lord in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series? Well, if Ralph Fiennes‘ recent interview is any indication, it looks like Cillian Murphy might already have been cast.
During a red carpet conversation, the OG Voldemort was asked who he thinks should be the one filling his shoes for HBO’s project. Fiennes replied, “Well, I’m told they’re already filled, aren’t they?” before adding,
I’ve already said I think Cillian Murphy is very good. Very good, very good choice. I think they’ve cast it, haven’t they?
Watch the interview below:
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Of course, it is possible that Fiennes simply fell victim to online rumors and speculation. Murphy may or may not have really been cast in Harry Potter. We won’t truly know until HBO decides it’s time.
Cillian Murphy Previously Denied His Casting
Fiennes has always been in favor of Murphy carrying Voldemort’s torch forward. He once stated on Watch What Happens Live, “Cillian is a fantastic actor. That’s a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favor of Cillian.“
However, for his part, Murphy has explicitly denied his involvement in HBO’s Harry Potter series, sending much-needed luck to the actor who would be stepping into Fiennes’ shoes.
The Oppenheimer actor stated on the Happy Sad Confused podcast,
No, my kids show me it occasionally, but no, I don’t know anything about that. I mean, also, it’s just really hard to follow anything Ralph Fiennes does. The man is an absolute acting legend. So, good luck to whoever is going to fill those shoes.
Do you think Murphy is simply trying to throw fans off? Or does he really have nothing to do with Voldemort?
Who’s Who in the Upcoming Harry Potter Series
While we don’t know who’s playing Voldemort, a large chunk of the cast has already been revealed. For the most part, it looks like fans are pretty in favor of the new ensemble, even if there have been a few controversies.
The golden trio – Harry, Hermione, and Ron – is all set to be played by Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout. For those who don’t know, Stanton is also voicing a young Hermione in the upcoming audiobook adaptations of the first three Harry Potter books for Audible.
Take a look at everyone who is going to show up in HBO’s ambitious project:
| Actor | Character |
| Dominic McLaughlin | Harry Potter |
| Arabella Stanton | Hermione Granger |
| Alastair Stout | Ron Weasley |
| John Lithgow | Albus Dumbledore |
| Paapa Essiedu | Severus Snape |
| Janet McTeer | Professor McGonagall |
| Nick Frost | Hagrid |
| Paul Whitehouse | Argus Filch |
| Luke Thallon | Quirinus Quirrell |
| Bel Powley | Petunia Dursley |
| Daniel Rigby | Vernon Dursley |
| Amos Kitson | Dudley Dursley |
| Katherine Parkinson | Molly Weasley |
| Gracie Cochrane | Ginny Weasley |
| Tristan Harland | Fred Weasley |
| Gabriel Harland | George Weasley |
| Ruari Spooner | Percy Weasley |
| Johnny Flynn | Lucius Malfoy |
| Lox Pratt | Draco Malfoy |
| Warwick Davis | Professor Flitwick |
| Sirine Saba | Professor Sprout |
| Bríd Brennan | Madam Pomfrey |
| Louise Brealey | Madam Hooch |
| Elijah Oshin | Dean Thomas |
| Finn Stephens | Vincent Crabbe |
| William Nash | Gregory Goyle |
| Leo Early | Seamus Finnigan |
| Alessia Leoni | Parvati Patil |
| Sienna Moosah | Lavender Brown |
| Rory Wilmot | Neville Longbottom |
| Lambert Wilson | Nicolas Flamel |
| Marthe Keller | Perenelle Flamel |
| Richard Durden | Cuthbert Binns |
| Leigh Gill | Griphook |
| Bertie Carvel | Cornelius Fudge |
| Anton Lesser | Garrick Ollivander |
Fun fact: Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick) is the only cast member reprising his role from the original movies.
Fans have been reassured time and again that the TV series is going to be faithful to the books. Davis once told Times Radio, “I can’t really tell you anything other than we’re retelling those wonderful stories but with more depth and detail than has been seen before” (via Deadline).
He added, “They’re very faithful adaptations of the book.“
Are you content with the cast so far? Who do you see playing Voldemort in the future? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is scheduled to premiere in 2027.
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